Computertards: is this safe to do? - GoFuckYourself.com

clickhappy · 06-23-2013, 04:59 PM

I have mostly 2 pronged outlets and i have 3 computers, is it safe to use this adapter with my computer? Or is it a really bad idea

I would only use it when im there and when Im now I would take it out.
http://www.amazon.com/Prong-prong-gr.../dp/B000I96AUM

Spunky · 06-23-2013, 05:11 PM

As long as you use the ground.

MrBottomTooth · 06-23-2013, 05:13 PM

If you use that screw terminal to ground the adapter then it would be reasonably safe, though certainly not ideal. If you just plug it in as is, you take on the risk of electrical shock, death or fire if something goes wrong with your pc and the case gets electrified.

clickhappy · 06-23-2013, 05:24 PM

I don't understand what grounding it means

Spunky · 06-23-2013, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by clickhappy

I don't understand what grounding it means

If something shorts out in the box you can get shocked if you touch
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground_(electricity)

signupdamnit · 06-23-2013, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by clickhappy

I don't understand what grounding it means

Bottom line: Unless you don't have $200 don't even take a chance. It's a bad idea. Call an electrician. If you don't have $200 then get it and call an electrician. If you absolutely can't get $200 and must do it then go for it but you could get electrocuted, ruin your computer, or even burn down your home. You're taking your chances.

Webmaster Advertising · 06-23-2013, 05:38 PM

Yeah it's fine, just be sure to stand it in a small bowl of water every couple of days and gentle splash it across the computer tower to cool it, you should have no issues at all

woj · 06-23-2013, 05:39 PM

wtf guys, no one has ever died from getting electrocuted by an ungrounded computer... in the worst case the fuse in the power supply will blow, or the whole power supply will get fried, but chances of anything seriously going wrong are slim to none...

signupdamnit · 06-23-2013, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by woj

wtf guys, no one has ever died from getting electrocuted by an ungrounded computer... in the worst case the fuse in the power supply will blow, or the whole power supply will get fried, but chances of anything seriously going wrong are slim to none...

There is always a chance though. It's not worth it. Safety features are there for a reason and should not be defeated or bypassed.

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woj · 06-23-2013, 05:56 PM

you are probably right, that's why I always shower with a helmet on just in case I slip and crack my skull open...

signupdamnit · 06-23-2013, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by woj

you are probably right, that's why I always shower with a helmet on just in case I slip and crack my skull open...

He'd probably be okay, yeah, but even with well grounded power sources I've heard of things like capacitors suddenly exploding and starting fires. It's just not worth it. And then if you have kids or pets it's even worse because say the dog pisses on it or the kid spills a drink,etc.

24/7 Blogging Crew · 06-23-2013, 06:25 PM

been using those plugs for years no issues don't have a clue this wasn't answered in second post.

Matt 26z · 06-23-2013, 06:43 PM

I use those all the time and never screw the ground in.

Another option is to use pliers to rip the third prong out of the cord so you don't even need the adapter. I did that to the refrigerator.

clickhappy · 06-23-2013, 06:43 PM

i went to Frys and got this

http://www.frys.com/product/1509948

And I got a surge protector, so I plug this adapter into the wall? then the surge protector into the adapter?

and then the computer into the surge protector?
is this ok?

Spunky · 06-23-2013, 07:10 PM

The surge protector has to be plugged into a grounded outlet in order to work properly. If you live in a house get a grounding rod and run a cable to your ground.
http://www.lowes.com/pd_70860-28781-70860_0__
https://youtube.com/watch?v=xJ-pwp0PyHg

420 · 06-23-2013, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by clickhappy

i went to Frys and got this

http://www.frys.com/product/1509948

And I got a surge protector, so I plug this adapter into the wall? then the surge protector into the adapter?

and then the computer into the surge protector?
is this ok?

take a screw out of your wall plate and reattach it through the hole in the adapter

iwantchixx · 06-23-2013, 08:28 PM

So long as house wiring isn't totally fucked, it's "safe" for you. However, if the outlet box is not properly grounded, the ground portion of the plug will do nothing... it'll still be ungrounded.

bronco67 · 06-23-2013, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by clickhappy

I have mostly 2 pronged outlets and i have 3 computers, is it safe to use this adapter with my computer? Or is it a really bad idea

I would only use it when im there and when Im now I would take it out.
http://www.amazon.com/Prong-prong-gr.../dp/B000I96AUM

haha who's the tard now?

Barry-xlovecam · 06-23-2013, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by clickhappy

I don't understand what grounding it means

In single phase grounded electrical systems there are 3 wires: ~phase, neutral and ground (black, white and bare copper), all of the bare copper connect to a terminal in the breaker box then go out of the building via a cable to a steel grounding rod pounded into the earth.

If there is a short and the power cord of the device is grounded; the electrical current takes the path of least resistance -- to the ground as the earth has less resistance than the human body or the device plugged in. If there is a short in the computer it usually fries. I have heard of many computers fried even when they were on a surge protector (the condom broke...).

If lightning hits your house's electric system the 50,000 volts goes thru to the grounding rod and you don't fry and burn from the resulting electrical fire.

On 120V systems, 3 wire grounded power has been code since the late 1960's.

adulttraffic · 06-23-2013, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by clickhappy

I have mostly 2 pronged outlets and i have 3 computers, is it safe to use this adapter with my computer? Or is it a really bad idea

I would only use it when im there and when Im now I would take it out.
http://www.amazon.com/Prong-prong-gr.../dp/B000I96AUM

Don't listen to all the gfy "computertard's" you dont need to use the ground at all. The best way is for you to connect all this is right out of the shower, preferably on a concrete floor.
With your hands and feet soaking wet plug in everything while making sure water drips into all connections. This will ensure all connections are connected correctly.

clickhappy · 06-23-2013, 10:02 PM

ok i plugged it in and its fine. on my laptop on it now yay

vdbucks · 06-23-2013, 11:02 PM

Meh, I've been breaking the ground prong off pc cables for the longest time and have never had an issue. Half the countries I spend time in have no grounding code whatsoever so even using one of those adapters is pointless.

I do however run everything important through a UPS and Voltage Regulator, but I haven't used or worried about the ground prong at all for at least the past 15 years... If I ever settle down and build/buy a house, then I'll worry about proper grounding, but until then... not worried in the slightest.

Google Expert · 06-23-2013, 11:10 PM

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24/7 Blogging Crew · 06-23-2013, 11:14 PM

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what could go wrong?

06-23-2013, 04:59 PM	#1
clickhappy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,027	Computertards: is this safe to do? I have mostly 2 pronged outlets and i have 3 computers, is it safe to use this adapter with my computer? Or is it a really bad idea I would only use it when im there and when Im now I would take it out. http://www.amazon.com/Prong-prong-gr.../dp/B000I96AUM

06-23-2013, 05:11 PM	#2
Spunky I need a beer Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ♠ Toiletville ♠ Posts: 133,928	As long as you use the ground. __________________ *YOUR INFORMATION HERE*

06-23-2013, 05:13 PM	#3
MrBottomTooth Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,795	If you use that screw terminal to ground the adapter then it would be reasonably safe, though certainly not ideal. If you just plug it in as is, you take on the risk of electrical shock, death or fire if something goes wrong with your pc and the case gets electrified. Last edited by MrBottomTooth; 06-23-2013 at 05:16 PM..

06-23-2013, 05:39 PM	#8
woj <&(©¿©)&> Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 47,882	wtf guys, no one has ever died from getting electrocuted by an ungrounded computer... in the worst case the fuse in the power supply will blow, or the whole power supply will get fried, but chances of anything seriously going wrong are slim to none... __________________ Custom Software Development, email: woj#at#wojfun#.#com to discuss details or skype: wojl2000 or gchat: wojfun or telegram: wojl2000 Affiliate program tools: Hosted Galleries Manager Banner Manager Video Manager Wordpress Affiliate Plugin Pic/Movie of the Day Fansign Generator Zip Manager

06-23-2013, 05:56 PM	#10
woj <&(©¿©)&> Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 47,882	you are probably right, that's why I always shower with a helmet on just in case I slip and crack my skull open... __________________ Custom Software Development, email: woj#at#wojfun#.#com to discuss details or skype: wojl2000 or gchat: wojfun or telegram: wojl2000 Affiliate program tools: Hosted Galleries Manager Banner Manager Video Manager Wordpress Affiliate Plugin Pic/Movie of the Day Fansign Generator Zip Manager

06-23-2013, 05:24 PM	#4
clickhappy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,027	I don't understand what grounding it means

06-23-2013, 05:38 PM	#7
Webmaster Advertising So Fucking Banned Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,360	Yeah it's fine, just be sure to stand it in a small bowl of water every couple of days and gentle splash it across the computer tower to cool it, you should have no issues at all

06-23-2013, 06:25 PM	#12
24/7 Blogging Crew So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 1,238	been using those plugs for years no issues don't have a clue this wasn't answered in second post.

06-23-2013, 06:43 PM	#13
Matt 26z So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: ¤ª"˜¨๑۩۞۩๑¨˜"ª¤ Posts: 18,481	I use those all the time and never screw the ground in. Another option is to use pliers to rip the third prong out of the cord so you don't even need the adapter. I did that to the refrigerator.

06-23-2013, 06:43 PM	#14
clickhappy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,027	i went to Frys and got this http://www.frys.com/product/1509948 And I got a surge protector, so I plug this adapter into the wall? then the surge protector into the adapter? and then the computer into the surge protector? is this ok?

06-23-2013, 07:10 PM	#15
Spunky I need a beer Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ♠ Toiletville ♠ Posts: 133,928	The surge protector has to be plugged into a grounded outlet in order to work properly. If you live in a house get a grounding rod and run a cable to your ground. http://www.lowes.com/pd_70860-28781-70860_0__ https://youtube.com/watch?v=xJ-pwp0PyHg __________________ *YOUR INFORMATION HERE* Last edited by Spunky; 06-23-2013 at 07:14 PM..

06-23-2013, 08:28 PM	#17
iwantchixx Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Boonies Posts: 12,860	So long as house wiring isn't totally fucked, it's "safe" for you. However, if the outlet box is not properly grounded, the ground portion of the plug will do nothing... it'll still be ungrounded.

06-23-2013, 10:02 PM	#21
clickhappy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,027	ok i plugged it in and its fine. on my laptop on it now yay

06-23-2013, 11:02 PM	#22
vdbucks Monger Cash Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,773	Meh, I've been breaking the ground prong off pc cables for the longest time and have never had an issue. Half the countries I spend time in have no grounding code whatsoever so even using one of those adapters is pointless. I do however run everything important through a UPS and Voltage Regulator, but I haven't used or worried about the ground prong at all for at least the past 15 years... If I ever settle down and build/buy a house, then I'll worry about proper grounding, but until then... not worried in the slightest. Last edited by vdbucks; 06-23-2013 at 11:03 PM..

06-23-2013, 11:10 PM	#23
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